Nakhu is an inhabited village in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261724, the Census 2011 record lists 303 people in 55 households and the reported area is 65 hectares. The local references include Nafra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bomdila at about 68 km.
In short:
Nakhu is a village in Nafra Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261724 and 303 people in 55 households.
Village Code261724
Population303
Households55
Area65 hectares
Nearest TownBomdila
Detailed village profile
Nakhu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 303 people, 65 hectares of reported area and Bomdila as the nearest town reference for Nakhu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Nakhu falls under Nafra Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 261724.
The record lists 303 people living in 55 households.
The reported village area is 65 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bomdila.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Nakhu
Census Village Code
261724
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nafra
Sub-district Census Code
01568
CD Block
Nafra
Households
55
Population
303
Male Population
158
Female Population
145
Sex Ratio
917.72
Area
65 hectares
Area
0.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Bomdila
Nearest Town Distance
68 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density466.15 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.67%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nakhu in the official administrative record. Census village code 261724 and Nafra CD Block.
State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01568
Village Census Code
261724
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Nafra
Location and Distance
Bomdila is the nearest town listed for Nakhu, about 68 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Nafra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bomdila
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
68 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arunachal Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bomdila
Distance from Nearest Town
68 km
Total Geographical Area
65 hectares
Area
0.65 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 303 people in 55 households, with 158 male residents and 145 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.67% for Nakhu. Population density works out to about 466.15 people per sq km.
Total Households
55
Total Population
303
Male Population
158
Female Population
145
Sex Ratio
917.72
Average Household Size
5.51
ST Population
302
ST Male Population
158
ST Female Population
144
ST Population Share
99.67
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nakhu list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Nakhu.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nakhu include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Nakhu include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nakhu is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nakhu show that net sown area is 9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.